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PPP chairman says PTI’s budget has started sucking the life out of Pakistan’s economy
Officials say spending picks up in second half of year
SBP data shows outstanding portfolio increases 17.4% to Rs406b
Some critical schemes also have had their allocations curtailed in fiscal year 2016-17
Non-release of funds has adversely affected the ongoing projects
No opposition member opposed the demands of the govt
No new development schemes listed new garbage collection tax proposed
Federal govt owes Rs200 billion to Sindh and Rs80 billion to K-P
Factual analysis reveals pressure on the common man has only increased
Only 20% of MNAs took part in discussion with duration lasting 37.4 hours as against last year’s 80.2 hours